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Anti-Trump Republicans pin hopes on Nikki Haley pulling off an upset in the New Hampshire primary. Plus, police investigate a series of hoax bomb threats, protesters demand a reopening of the Montpelier post office, Vermont declines taking part in a federally funded nutrition assistance program, and a winter storm driven by high winds could cause widespread power outages.

Revisiting former Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin’s state of the state address about the opioid epidemic, which drew national attention a decade ago Plus, some Democratic lawmakers say Republican Gov. Phil Scott needs to devote more money to flood victims, Vermont loggers say a changing climate is rattling the timber industry, much of the Northeast experienced the hottest year on record in 2023, Daniel Banyai has left Vermont, and the first person to seek the state’s highest office announces her candidacy.

Mitigating the effects of climate change will be front and center for lawmakers in Montpelier this legislative session. How to prepare – and how much to spend in the effort – will be a bone of contention between Democratic lawmakers and Republican Gov. Phil Scott.

Analyzing Gov. Phil Scott’s state of the state address. Plus, the Governor highlights Vermont’s ongoing demographic dilemma, pushes for Act 250 reform with resistance from some Democrats, the House votes to override Scott's veto of an expanded bottle bill law, and faculty and staff protest proposed cuts at Vermont State University.

How online sports betting will work and be regulated in Vermont. Plus, state lawmakers list their top priorities on day one of the new legislative session, the House introduces a flood recovery bill, new restrictions on hunting and trapping coyotes with dogs, and a hot 2023.

Lawmakers return to Montpelier to face a host of big issues in the new legislative session. Plus, Vermont’s troubling numbers on homelessness, a shelter for the unhoused will open soon in the Upper Valley, concerns about oversupply for Vermont’s cannabis growers, an open enrollment deadline approaches for Vermont’s health insurance marketplace, and a Brattleboro farm says goodbye to a beloved gentle giant.

A new report shows possible roadmaps for updating Vermont's renewable energy policy. Plus, the state requests a federal disaster declaration for mid-December flooding, why changes could be coming to Vermont’s medical cannabis program, 2024 comes with a hike in the minimum wage, a call for the state to start funding swift water search and rescue teams, and a local high school skier gets a chance to shine in the Junior Olympics.

Revisiting a couple in Chittenden who converted their huge lawn into a field of wildflowers. Plus, a court decision clears the way for a juvenile treatment facility in Newbury, Sen. Bernie Sanders tests positive for COVID, how outdoor recreation has contributed to Vermont’s economy, and renovations are planned for a nearly century-old bridge that spans the Winooski River.

Revisiting the intimate and emotional work of a shearer, shepherd, and butcherer of sheep. Plus, priorities in the new year for Vermont’s prison system, calls for reviewing the management at the newly formed Vermont State University, using AI to help medical school students practice interviewing patients, and why public school students in Quebec won’t be allowed to bring cell phones into class next year.

Revisiting a Barre City ice arena turned into a temporary pet shelter after the historic summer floods. Plus, studying whether maple production contributes to climate change, birders flock to the annual Christmas Bird Count, and a New Hampshire lawmaker wants the state’s motto to appear on the official Granite State flag.